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Old Hermit Cake
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"Vintage hermit cookie recipe using pure butter for rich, classic flavor."
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  • Combine the butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in eggs one at a time. Add lemon juice and vanilla, followed by the remaining ingredients, stirring thoroughly.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch angel food tube pan. Bake in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until a wooden pick inserted comes out clean.